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Biden decides on response to deadly attack on US forces in Jordan; Iran-backed militia issues statement
President Joe Biden said he has decided on how to respond to the deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members and injured more than 40 others. The president did not elaborate on his plans but told reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that he is not looking for a wider war in… -
House panel advances Mayorkas impeachment articles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 31, 2024
House Republicans took another step this morning in their impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And four NHL players have been charged in connection to an alleged sexual assault in Canada. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. House panel advances Mayorkas impeachment articles House Republicans voted… -
Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants first chip in human brain
Startup firm Neuralink has successfully implanted a computer chip into a human brain for the first time, according to the company’s founder, Elon Musk. Posting on “X,” another of his properties, the tech billionaire said the patient received the implant on Sunday, Jan. 28, and is “recovering well.” Musk said initial results showed “promising neuron… -
Former IRS contractor who leaked Trump’s tax returns sentenced to 5 years
The former IRS contractor responsible for leaking former President Donald Trump’s tax information to news outlets has been sentenced to five years in prison. Thirty-eight-year-old Charles Edward Littlejohn received the maximum sentence on Monday, Jan. 29, handed down by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes. “What you did in targeting the sitting president of the United… -
3 US soldiers killed in Jordan drone strike identified: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 30, 2024
The Defense Department identifies the three U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a base in Jordan as officials investigate how the attack happened. And Elon Musk says his Neuralink startup has successfully implanted a computer chip into a human’s brain for the first time. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for… -
UN chief urges US, other countries to reverse pause on funding amid Israel’s Oct. 7 claims
Fallout continues to grow for the main United Nations agency in Gaza after Israel accused 12 of its staff members of being involved in the Oct. 7 terror attacks by Hamas. After being notified of the allegations last week, the U.N. said it fired several employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. “These… -
Climate activists throw soup at ‘Mona Lisa’
Climate activists targeted the “Mona Lisa” with soup, hoping to get their message heard. Videos recorded at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, Jan. 28, show two protesters hurling the liquid at the famous painting, splashing the armored glass that has protected the piece of art since 2005. Paris police took the two women… -
Biden: US will respond after 3 troops killed by Iran-backed militia in Jordan: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 29, 2024
President Biden said the U.S. will respond after three troops are killed in an attack in Jordan. And climate activists target one of the most famous paintings in the world. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Biden says U.S. will respond after 3 troops killed in Jordan President… -
Mislabeled cookies allegedly lead to NY dancer’s death; grocery store issues recall
A grocery chain is recalling packages of cookies after officials said mislabeling led to the death of a woman in New York who was allergic to peanuts. According to the victim’s attorneys, the 25-year-old woman, identified as Órla Baxendale, was originally from the United Kingdom and moved to New York to pursue a ballet dancing… -
CIA director traveling to Europe for talks on Gaza hostage release, cease-fire
With the Israel-Hamas war surpassing 100 days, pressure on both parties to agree to a cease-fire from world leaders is mounting. Reports say CIA Director William Burns is soon expected to travel to France to meet with Israeli intelligence officials along with Qatari and Egyptian officials in an attempt to broker a deal for the… -
Alabama becomes first state to execute inmate using nitrogen gas: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 26, 2024
The first nitrogen gas execution in U.S. history is conducted in Alabama. And a grocery chain is recalling packages of cookies after officials say mislabeling led to a woman’s death. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Alabama performs first nitrogen gas execution in U.S. Alabama performed the first… -
Ohio approves ban on gender-affirming care for minors despite governor’s veto
Despite a veto from Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio’s Republican-dominated Senate voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors and bar transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams. In a 24-8 Senate vote, the law passed banning gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies and restricting mental health care for transgender patients under 18. The law… -
FAA approves path for grounded Boeing jets to return after panel incident
The Federal Aviation Administration has laid out plans for airlines to once again be able to use the 737 Max 9 jets that were grounded following the midair scare earlier this month when a panel flew off an Alaska Airlines plane. The agency said on Wednesday, Jan. 24, that each of the 171 planes must…
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